Sub Slab Depressurization – Advanced Techniques and Case Studies

Improve your understanding of vapor intrusion mitigation system design and installation.

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Course Details

Course Name: Sub Slab Depressurization – Advanced Techniques and Case Studies
Course Code: EN0529WB25
Date of Most Recent Offering: February 27, 2025

Date: February 27, 2025 UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm EST (Log-in time: 9:45 am EST) UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Online UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Live, instructor-led UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $195 per person UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING
Multi Person Discount Fee: $175 per person (Save when you sign up with a colleague!) UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Closes: February 26, 2025 at 10:00 am EDT UPDATE FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Course Overview

This course will explore building investigation with an emphasis on pressure field extension data collection and evaluating building characteristics which impact mitigation system design. It will provide an explanation of system components and agency requirements that impact on the design process with an emphasis on fan sizing, building characteristics and regulations. The course will present 4 unique case studies that utilize nontraditional mitigation strategies and examine the impact of soil/building characteristics and agency requirements on system installation and long-term monitoring.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in improving their understanding of vapor intrusion mitigation system design and installation can benefit from attending this course.

  • Building/Housing Inspectors
  • Consultants
  • Engineers
  • Environmental Compliance Managers
  • Environmental Risk Analysts
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Environmental Technicians
  • Geologists
  • Hydrogeologists
  • Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP)
  • Project Managers

Meet Your Instructors

Gunnar Barr

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Gunnar Barr is President of OBAR Systems, Inc. He has 35 years of radon mitigation and vapor intrusion mitigation experience. His qualifications include:

  • Technical advisor NJDEP vapor intrusion mitigation guidance
  • Assistant Instructor Rutgers University ERRTC Radon Mitigation Proficiency course
  • Technical advisor NJDEP/NJDCA Radon Hazard Sub-Code
  • NJDEP License MIS10056 MET 10056

Dan Nuzzetti

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Dan Nuzzetti is a Project Engineer and Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Specialist with OBAR Systems, Inc. In this role, he is responsible for vapor intrusion mitigation system design, managing environmental construction projects, performing diagnostic testing and other environmental field services, and more. He has a degree in engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology and a unique combination of experience in business development, client relations, project management, and marketing.

Student Reviews

“Excellent comprehensive summary of the assessment and design of sub-slab vapor systems. Contained a number of tricks of the trade that would take years to figure out on your own.”

– John Meyer, Alliance Environmental Group

Senior Principal Scientist

“Very informative and helpful with future projects. [Learned] how to collect data more efficiently and what to look for when doing so. [Most useful was] the case studies and how to overcome data issues and find the best way to obtain valuable data for the system to work.”

– Morgan Walter, ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC

Environmental Staff Project Manager

“The course information was well organized, the topic detailed and provided by technical experts, and was extremely informative. The registration and [Zoom] instructions were clear and easy to implement.”

– W. Thomas T. West, Haley & Aldrich, Inc.

Principal Consultant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Sub Slab Depressurization – Advanced Techniques and Case Studies was approved for 0.4 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.

The Sub Slab Depressurization – Advanced Techniques and Case Studies course is approved for 0.4 Rutgers CEUs, as well as the following credits from professional organizations.

State of Connecticut map iconConnecticut

CT Licensed Environmental Professionals (LEPs): 4 CECs (Course No. CTLEP-598W)

State of Massachusetts map iconMassachusetts

MA Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals (LSP): 4 Technical Credits

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NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this education program will be awarded 3.75 NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs).

NJ Licensed Site Remediation Professionals (LSRP): 4 Technical CECs – Course No. 2024-058

NJ Professional Engineers: 4 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits

State of New York map iconNew York

NY Professional Engineers: 4 PDHs

NY Professional Geologists: 4 PDHs

World map icon International

International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI): 4 Credit Hours

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • A computer, tablet, or smartphone
  • Microphone is not necessary (all students will be muted on entry; you can use the “chat function” to type your questions and interact with the instructor)
  • Webcam is optional but not necessary
  • Speaker is optional but not necessary (you will be able to listen to the presentation by dialing in on your phone if your computer does not have a speaker)

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

x icon with circle around itCancellations and Substitutions

A $60 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Sub Slab Depressurization for Vapor Mitigation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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Program Coordinator: Pamela Springard-Mayer
848-932-7463
pspring@rutgers.edu

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Administrative Assistant: Claudine Oleskin
848-932-7204
coleskin@njaes.rutgers.edu

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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